DCSA Program Executive Office is seeking a Chief Software Architect responsible for leading the design & development of complex software systems and will ensure the alignment of software development with the program's business strategy, technology direction, and priorities. As the highest authority in the architectural design of software, the Chief Software Architect collaborates with senior management, product teams, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions.

Duties

As the Chief Software Architect, the position will advise senior management by providing insights on the best design and development of complex software systems to meet the NBIS mission. The Chief Software Architect will ensure the alignment of software development with the programs' s business strategy, technology direction, and priorities. The incumbent performs a variety of duties and is responsible for the following: Strategic Leadership Architectural Design and Oversight Collaboration and Communication Technical Guidance and Mentorship Quality and Performance Documentation and Compliance Innovation and Improvement

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59 PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C 1601
• Tour of Duty: Flexible within Agency policy
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be Authorized
• Supervisory Position: No
• Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: OGE-278e, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure, is required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• This position is designated Special Sensitive, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• The incumbent may be subject to a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless required trial period has been served.
• The incumbent may be subject to a one-year DISL trial period, unless required trial period has been served.
• This position may require occasional Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) and/or local travel.
• This position is designated as Mission Essential.

Qualifications

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please limit your written statements to 2 pages per technical qualification. Extensive Software Development Experience & Architectural Design and Patterns: Expert knowledge in software development, with hands-on experience in coding and development practices. This typically involves proficiency in multiple programming languages and paradigms such as object-oriented, functional, and concurrent programming. A deep understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns is essential. This includes experience with architectural styles such as microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and event-driven architecture. Familiarity with design patterns like Model View Controller, Django, ASP, Angular, Spring, Symfony, or Ruby. The Chief Software Architect must have a solid command on technology and industry trends. Must be well-versed in current technology trends and tools, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and emerging technologies like AI/ML and blockchain. Experience in System Integration and Scalability: Demonstrated proficiency in designing systems that are scalable, robust, and secure. This means having a solid understanding of load balancing, distributed systems, cloud computing, and integration of disparate systems through APIs or middleware. Exceptional problem-solving skills are necessary to address complex software design and architectural issues. This involves the ability to critically analyze technology problems, assess the feasibility of technology solutions, and make data-driven decisions to ensure optimal architecture alignment with business goals. Demonstrated mastery of communication skills, both written and oral, to represent the concepts and programmatic proposals internal to and externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies and enlist them in support of program and acquisition direction and requirements. Experience in developing and maintaining technology strategy and oversight of complex IT acquisition programs; portfolio management expertise should include prioritization, workforce optimization, architecture integration, and agile development, resource planning, to include agile lean portfolio management. Expert knowledge and experience in agile program management of large-scale information technology systems acquisition programs, and an /Advanced Level III Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certified.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]